The course is made up of 12 units; studied over a two year period. The units combine a range of practical and theoretical subjects. Residential outdoor visits are an integral part of this programmer to compliment the topics being studied and to enable the pursuit of physical outdoor skills.The units studied include 4 core units in your first year:Government policies and Public Services;Leadership and teamworkCitizenship and diversityUnderstanding disciplineAnd 8 optional units some in the first year and the rest in the second year:Physical preparation; health and lifestyleOutdoor and adventurous expeditionsSkills for land based activitiesPractical team sportsInternational institutions & human rightsThe impact of war; conflict and terrorism on Public ServicesCrime and its effects on societySecurity proceduresYou will also study for a qualification in workskills where you will learn and practice key skills vital to life and employment units covered are:Managing your moneyApplying for a jobPreparing for an interviewInterview skillsSelf-management skillsSelf-assessmentCareer progressionDeveloping Personal skills for Leadership
Name: Public Services Diploma Level 3 Qualification title: Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment The course is assessed through a variety of assessment methods; including reports; essays; discussions; booklets and presentations. It is important therefore that you already possess a good level of writing skills. Practical activities are mainly assessed through observation; with opportunities to attend residential placements that are also assessed. Students should be able to demonstrate research skills and be self-motivated learners. New technology is also embedded into learning and assessment; so learners will be encouraged to electronically upload work to the virtual learning environment; blog with other learners and watch video links and listen to podcasts and post their views. . Each unit studied will be graded as pass; merit or distinction. This course is equivalent to 60 credits which equals 460 - 520 UCAS points in the first year. If students progress onto the second year of the course to top up to 120 credits (and achieve a full level 3 diploma); at the end of the year they will have gained between 880 - 1060 UCAS points in total. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160321 17:02:26 Updated 20160321 17:02:26
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WARRINGTON COLLEGIATE
Further Education
learner.services@warrington.ac.uk
01925 494494
http://www.warrington.ac.uk
Winwick Road Town: Warrington County:Cheshire
Title: Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care